Poco M7 vs Redmi 8A
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $110 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 43/100 vs 23/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 193,115); the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).
Poco M7
Redmi 8A
- Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1396 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $110
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi 8A, the Poco M7 scores 20 points higher (43/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, Redmi 8A — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $100 |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Redmi 8A by 142.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi 8A was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (33/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (74/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 20 points (43/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M7 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M7 leads on performance (33/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi 8A?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.